Samba Sweets food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Samba Sweets holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Samba Sweets was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor Part Unit 1, 9 Kenyon Street, Birmingham, B18 6AR
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Samba Sweets among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Samba Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Samba Sweets none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Samba Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
Questions about Samba Sweets
What is Samba Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Samba Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Samba Sweets safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Samba Sweets last inspected?
Samba Sweets was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Samba Sweets?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Samba Sweets compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Samba Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Samba Sweets and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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